Say hello to WikiSpaces.What is a wiki?You have likely heard of Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, to which anyone can add content. Think of a wiki as an online word document with an edit button. "A wiki is software that allows users to create, edit, and link web pages easily. Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites and to power community websites. These wiki websites are often also referred to as wikis." (Wikipedia) Wikispaces is the software program we will use to develop our wikis. It is free and can be set up in 30 seconds. All you need is a desire and an email address. Click the pdf file below to get started.
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is a division of the American Library Assoicaiton (ALA). I has just lauched itt's Best Websites for Teaching and Learning for 2009. I've posted printable bookmarks for you.
AASL-"These Top 25 Websites foster the qualities of innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration. They are free, web-based sites that are user friendly and encourage a communiuty of learners to explore and discover. The Landmark Websites on the verso side of the book mark are honored due to their exemplary history of authoritative, dynamic content and curricular relevance. They are also free, web-based sites that are user frinedly and encourage a community of learners to exlpore and discover and provide a foundation to support 21st century teaching and learning."
Want to ask a provocative question after teaching a unit and see how students respond? Check out Poll Everywhere (polleverywhere.com), one of the 25 Top Websites. It is a voting platform that can be used in classrooms and libraries to gather answers to a particular question. The link below will highlight all 25 websites.They are listed under the categories below along with tips for using them. Jazz up your lessons and have fun with your students using these top websites for 21st century student learning.
Staff Development
Say hello to WikiSpaces.
What is a wiki? You have likely heard of Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, to which anyone can add content. Think of a wiki as an online word document with an edit button. "A wiki is software that allows users to create, edit, and link web pages easily. Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites and to power community websites. These wiki websites are often also referred to as wikis." ( Wikipedia) Wikispaces is the software program we will use to develop our wikis. It is free and can be set up in 30 seconds. All you need is a desire and an email address. Click the pdf file below to get started.
Exicitng New Websites for You and Your Students!
AASL-"These Top 25 Websites foster the qualities of innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration. They are free, web-based sites that are user friendly and encourage a communiuty of learners to explore and discover. The Landmark Websites on the verso side of the book mark are honored due to their exemplary history of authoritative, dynamic content and curricular relevance. They are also free, web-based sites that are user frinedly and encourage a community of learners to exlpore and discover and provide a foundation to support 21st century teaching and learning."
Want to ask a provocative question after teaching a unit and see how students respond? Check out Poll Everywhere (polleverywhere.com), one of the 25 Top Websites. It is a voting platform that can be used in classrooms and libraries to gather answers to a particular question. The link below will highlight all 25 websites.They are listed under the categories below along with tips for using them. Jazz up your lessons and have fun with your students using these top websites for 21st century student learning.
CSK Teaching Resources
Coretta Scott King Book Award Curriculum Resource Center